Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur takes around 1.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur is 386 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Firefly, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Bharu and Singapore, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Denpasar, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Tawau, Alor Setar, Penang, Ho Chi Minh City, Barcelona, Yogyakarta, Bengkulu, Bintulu, Krabi, Milan, Phuket City, Miri, Hat Yai, Kuantan.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Denpasar, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, Manila, Langkawi, Penang, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Manchester, Malé, Melbourne, Perth, Da Nang, Chiang Mai, Phnom Penh.

Question 6

What airports are near Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kota Bharu is Sultan Ismail Petra. It is also served by Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat.

Question 7

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Indonesia AirAsia.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur?

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Traveling between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kota Bharu. The main one is Sultan Ismail Petra and other nearby airports include Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat

Question 12

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kota Bharu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kota Bharu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral	28-33 min	RM 55; one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12)	every 15–20 min	fastest to city center
KLIA Transit to KL Sentral	35-39 min	RM 55; one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12)	every 20–30 min	stops at intermediate stations
Airport Coach to KL Sentral	60-90 min	RM 12 – RM 15; one-way fare (approx. USD 3)	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Aerobus to KL Sentral	60-90 min	RM 10 – RM 15; one-way fare (approx. USD 2–3)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Metered Taxi	45-75 min	RM 75 – RM 120; metered; varies by traffic (approx. USD 16–26)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Grab (ride-hailing)	45-75 min	RM 60 – RM 100; varies by demand (approx. USD 13–22)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	45-75 min	RM 150 – RM 300; pre-booked; fixed rate (approx. USD 33–66)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	31°C	23°C
March	31°C	23°C
April	31°C	24°C
May	31°C	24°C
June	31°C	23°C
July	31°C	23°C
August	31°C	23°C
September	31°C	23°C
October	31°C	23°C
November	30°C	23°C
December	29°C	23°C

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